who could i call since i got detained at gatwick placed in an immigrant detetion center for 2 days, i am a us citizen so was my fore fathers i am blk with no criminal record the ticket was roundtrip and i hade reserved an hotel iwas going on vacation for my b day. for the record they found nothing
2006-09-11 11:51:44 · 3 answers · asked by lex1979x 3 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
i was booked at the central park hotel for 1 week and i had over 3000 u s dollars in the bank andyesi had my passport, yea i thought they would be professional too lady but guess what.. bleep happens
2006-09-11 18:49:59 · update #1
Somehow I think there is more to this story than is coming out...they are pretty professional, the airport security people, and have better things to do than just hold a US citizen for no reason, I am sure...
2006-09-11 17:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by poppet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did they detain you? The immigrant officials should have explained the reason. It really doesn't matter what your colour is or where you parents came from, as long as you had an official document, namely your passport you should have been able to enter the UK. Who did you book your hotel with? You should have a confirmation number or a phone number of the company which the officials would have been able to speak to, to confirm your hotel booking. If you were detained under false imprisonment you should speak to the US Consulate to try and rectify the issue. If you were detained because your story (I'm in the UK because it's my birthday, but a) i don't know where I'm staying and b) maybe i didn't have enough funds to support me) was not verified, then i suggest you try again, but ensure you have all the correct documentation this time.
2006-09-11 13:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by pootle_monster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you didn't follow the advice of this answer to your previous question on needing a passport to enter the UK (pasted below). Are you telling us the full story here?
"No - nowadays you don't even need a passport to get to London - Just arrive and say - I seek Asylum... you will even get free accommodation... "
2 months ago
2006-09-11 14:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋